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Johnstown got its name from a family joke. Founder Harvey Parish’s son was named John, and the story goes that someone said, “Let’s call it John’s Town.” The town was platted in 1902 and has grown fast in recent years, spreading toward I-25 with neighborhoods like Thompson River Ranch and shopping near the big Scheels store.
That growth means Johnstown has a mix of decks. Older homes near the center of town have wood decks that have weathered for decades. Newer homes have decks that are only a few years old but already showing sun wear and loose fasteners.
What Johnstown decks need
Johnstown sits close to 5,000 feet, near where the Big Thompson and Little Thompson rivers meet. Summers are sunny and dry, and winters bring snow, ice, and repeated freezing. Here is what we see most:
- Stain on newer decks that has faded or worn through in just a few seasons
- Boards that have checked, cracked, or cupped in the sun
- Loose railing posts and balusters on second-story decks
- Soft spots over joists that stay wet under the boards
- Older decks with posts buried in the soil or set on shallow footings
Newer homes, new-deck problems
Many decks in newer Johnstown neighborhoods were built quickly with basic materials. They are usually structurally fine, but the finish and fasteners are the first things to go. A good cleaning and a quality stain, or a switch to composite boards through deck resurfacing, can keep a young deck from aging early.
If your deck is raised off the back of a two-story home, we also recommend a quick look at the ledger and flashing. A small leak there can do a lot of damage over time without showing on top.
Repairs, resurfacing, and rebuilds
Our work in Johnstown ranges from replacing a few rotted boards to full deck replacement. We start with the least work that will actually last. Most of the time that means repairing what failed and keeping the rest. When a whole surface is worn out, resurfacing gives you new boards on your existing frame. When the frame itself is gone, we rebuild it on footings dug at least 30 inches deep, below the local frost line.
Many newer Johnstown homes have HOA rules for deck colors. Check yours before you pick a stain, and we will match it.
Local tip
Permits in Johnstown
Johnstown sits in both Weld and Larimer counties and has its own town building department. New decks and structural repairs usually need a permit. We check the rules for your address before any work begins.
How it works
Call, text, or send the form. We reply within one business day, visit the deck, and give you a free written estimate. When the work is done, we haul away the old lumber and walk the finished deck with you.
We also work in Milliken, just to the east, and in Windsor and Mead.
